BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Storms and wild weather are happening more often. Weathering the weather with good preparation can make all the difference. The experts at Consumer Reports share smart, simple tips to keep your home and family safe this storm season—and year-round.

No matter what kind of storm you’re up against—being ready for the worst can make all the difference.

Consumer says it starts with one simple assumption: plan to lose power. With more extreme weather you never know when you might need your generator so it’s a good idea to wheel it outside every few months, fire it up and make sure that it starts. You also want to store plenty of gasoline and use fuel stabilizer.

If you don’t have a generator, consider investing in a portable model. In CR’s tests, the Briggs & Stratt

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